“We played a top five team in America, a week ago on the road, and played our tails off and had a chance to win and just missed it,” Sarkisian said. “We have another opportunity this week.”

Oregon (5-0, 2-0) has dominated the series, winning nine straight over Washington with each decided by at least 17 points. And the Ducks are yet to be tested this season, having scored at least 55 points in all five games.

Oregon running back De’Anthony Thomas’ status is uncertain. He sat the past two weeks with a sprained ankle but clearly wasn’t needed against Cal or Colorado. “I feel like the decision is up to me on how I feel,” he said.

South Carolina-Arkansas: Gamecocks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney caused a stir while missing last week’s win over Kentucky with a rib cage injury. With any miscommunication with coach Steve Spurrier in the past, Clowney practiced two days this week and is expected to start for No. 14 South Carolina (4-1, 2-1 SEC) against Arkansas (3-3, 0-2).

USC: Athletic director Pat Haden was pleased after interim coach Ed Orgeron led the Trojans (4-2, 1-2 Pac-12) to a 38-31 home win over Arizona (3-2, 0-2) on Thursday night. “Coach O was awesome,” Haden told the Los Angeles Times. “An entirely different energy for our team.” Haden elevated Orgeron after firing Lane Kiffin on Sept 29. Does Orgeron have a shot to be the coach next season? “Sure,” Haden said. USC’s next game is Oct. 19 at Notre Dame.

Etc.: Lambeau Field, the home of the Green Bay Packers, will host the LSU-Wisconsin game Sept. 3, 2016. Three previous college games have been played at Lambeau. St. Norbert, six miles from Lambeau, beat Fordham twice (1982, 1983) and Mankato State once (1960). “We’re honored to be able to host two storied programs,” Packers president Mark Murphy said.